There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to La Mancha by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus via Arenas de San Juan
best- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Arenas de San Juanbus 607
2h 6m€32–56Drive 162.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Madrid to La Manchacar 162.8 km
1h 58m€26–38Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Manzanarestrain 18170 / ...
2h 33m€47–64Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Llanos del Caudillobus 601 / ...
2h 6m€30–37
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to La Mancha is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to La Mancha is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to La Mancha. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Arenas de San Juan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to La Mancha. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Manzanares via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Madrid and La Mancha is 168 km. The road distance is 162.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to La Mancha without a car is to bus via Arenas de San Juan which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Madrid to La Mancha, including transfers.
Madrid to La Mancha bus services, operated by AISA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to La Mancha train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to La Mancha is to bus via Arenas de San Juan which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and La Mancha, Castille-La Mancha, Spain?
AISA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Arenas de San Juan 6 times a week. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Manzanares every 3 hours. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Manzanares
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 (0) 902198788
- Website
- aisa-grupo.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Arenas de San Juan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Schedules at
- aisa-grupo.com
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Llanos del Caudillo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Schedules at
- samar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to La Mancha bus services, operated by AISA, arrive at Arenas de San Juan station.
Madrid to La Mancha train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Manzanares station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to La Mancha is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Madrid to La Mancha.
There are 64+ hotels available in La Mancha.